The Bellarine Taste Trail comprises of a selection of food producers and farm-gates, provedores and restaurants, cellar doors and accommodation. In a unique twist to the ‘gourmet trail’ idea, the trail also incorporates local seafood businesses, which has long been one of the region’s most notable strong points.

One of the highlights on the Bellarine Taste Trail is Bellarine Estate. While their restaurant, Julians, has developed a reputation for its menu of sustainable seafood and regional produce developed by new head chef Brett MacKay, visitors to Bellarine Estate’s cellar door can sample the estate’s wine range, beer from Bellarine Brewing Company (the only microbrewery on the Bellarine Peninsula), and purchase some of the region’s most notable local produce.

Another must-visit stop on the trail is the iconic Queenscliff Hotel, originally built in 1887, which has collaborated with the Queenscliff Museum to introduce a new menu which references its history. Customers who visit can enjoy tantalising old world fare reworked from menus in the 1900s including individual roast sirloin with horseradish, Yorkshire pudding and golden syrup dumplings.

Other highlights on the trail include Leura Park Estate, whose flagship wines can now be found on Qantas Business Class flights; the newly opened cellar door at McGlashan’s Winery; Sea Bounty Mussels and the acclaimed Oakdene restaurant.

The 2009 Official Bellarine Touring Map has been released and includes information on the new Bellarine Taste Trail!

Order a copy of the Official Bellarine Touring Map to find your way around this undiscovered, new food, wine and produce trail!

To order email: ecrameri@geelongcity.vic.gov.au